You're talking about a launch pad for his career,

I have to admit that I had a bit of a snicker run across my face. It was kind of an interesting week. I think some other people know how I feel now.

These guys better start smelling the roses, quit this tit-for-tat stuff and get this thing together -- both sides. (My sponsor) isn't dissatisfied with the IRL, it's dissatisfied with the powers-to-be in open-wheel racing.

The whole day's been a breath of fresh air,

It's superb for the team,

We're really excited to have such an experienced and talented road course racer added to our team for the Sonoma and Watkins Glen races, ... He was the best driver available to us and we couldn't be happier that his schedule allowed him to be able to participate in both races. Along with Scott Dixon and Ryan Briscoe, we expect the Target Team to be the team to beat out there for these two road course races. We had a strong showing at the first street race in St. Petersburg. We're hoping the addition of Giorgio will help us turn the corner in that department and get to victory lane.